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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home: BEIJING -- A professor at Tokyo's Asia University has gone missing after temporarily ...
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Old Japanese train cars get new life in Cambodia: Japanese rail diesel cars taken out of service will get a second life in Cambodia.
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Japan's Sumitomo plans $1.3 billion renewable power storage network, Nikkei reports
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The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores: Shops without staff, shelves for rent, cafes and meetups are some of the ways the country's dwindling bookstores are ...
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Morning Bid: Yen on the brink, but Tesla pulls back: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook
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Asian shares extend gains ahead of tech earnings, yen fragile: Asian shares extended gains on Tuesday, taking cues from Wall Street as investors' focus shifts to ...
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Quick Glance: Hope for Strong Quarterly Results Drives Wall St Stocks
- Wall Street stocks saw an increase on Monday as investors anticipated a busy week of quarterly results from key companies to gain insight into the health of the U.S. economy.
- All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced growth, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains.
- In addition to the outstanding corporate earnings, markets are also looking forward to the upcoming release of the PCE data in March later this week to further understand the monetary policy trajectory.
- Megacap growth stocks showed gains, including Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Apple, along with Nvidia's increase to recover from a previous decline.
2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew 'crashed' in Pacific: Official: Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crewmembers were believed to have ...
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
2 Japan SDF choppers apparently crash in Pacific, 7 missing: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters are believed to have crashed ...
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Archie Moore wins prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Biennale, in world-first for Australian artist
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Quick Glance: Historic Victory for Archie Moore at the Venice Biennale
- Australia secures gold at the Venice Biennale, known as the 'Olympics of the art world' and the oldest international art biennial.
- Archie Moore, a First Nations artist, is honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for the best national pavilion - a first for an Australian.
- Transforming the traditional white cube of the Australia pavilion, Moore created a massive family tree using blackboard paint and chalk over the past two months.
- Following the Biennale closure, the installation will be reproduced at QAGOMA in Brisbane in November.
Snake found on bullet train at Tokyo Station, service delayed - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A snake about 40 centimeters long was found on a shinkansen bullet ...
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Japan's March core inflation slows, weak yen complicates BOJ move: Japan's core inflation slowed in March and an index gauging broader price trends fell below 3% ...
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Japan’s Nikkei Ends 1% Higher after Sharp Fall; Chip-Related Shares Weigh (Update 1)
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Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...
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Japan’s China Reckoning: Why Tokyo Must Strengthen Its Ties to Democratic Allies: Why Tokyo must strengthen its ties to democratic allies.
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North Korea fires missile off east coast, South Korea, Japan say: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday towards the sea off its east coast ...
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Japan may intervene to support yen any time, says senior ruling party official: Japanese authorities could intervene in the currency market any time as recent ...
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Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
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Shibazakura Oasis Blooms in Central Tokyo; Full Bloom of Creeping Phlox Makes Picturesque Plot of Pink in Minato Ward
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BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% ...
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WADA stands by decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics : The world’s top anti-doping regulator says after reviewing a documentary and other ...
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Dollar hits 34-year high against yen after US inflation data: Move past ¥153 sparks speculation that Japan could intervene to support currency
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Video captures people pulling black bear cubs from trees for photos: No cubs were physically harmed when a group pulled the baby black bears out of trees to take ...
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‘Godzilla Minus One’ director Takashi Yamazaki and ‘Shoplifters’ director Hirokazu Koreeda have met with the Japanese government to improve the working ... Show more
是枝裕和監督や山崎貴監督らが政府にコンテンツ産業支援求める: カンヌ映画祭などで数々の賞を受賞した是枝裕和監督らが17日、政府に対し、コンテンツ産業の活性化には、クリエーターの労働環…
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Mitsui Fudosan to lead $5.8bn redevelopment of Tokyo's Tsukiji market: TOKYO -- A Mitsui Fudosan-led consortium of companies has been chosen to redevelop the ...
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Chinese swimmers failed doping tests ahead of Tokyo Olympics: The 23 swimmers, some of whom went on to win gold, were allowed to compete based on China's ...
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Japan’s decision to convert two warships into aircraft carriers instils fears in Beijing
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Japan bullet trains to offer luxe private rooms: NAGOYA, Japan -- Some of Japan's newest shinkansen bullet trains will be equipped with private rooms ...
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Morning Bid: Tech becalmed, April PMIs start rolling in: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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Hidden Billions in Tokyo Real Estate Lure Activist Hedge Funds: The long-concealed market value of Tokyo’s largest skyscrapers is being unveiled by activist ...
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Japan's ANA and Air India to operate codeshare flights: TOKYO -- All Nippon Airways will partner with Air India to offer codeshare flights from late May ...
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Faeser calls for investigation after doping suspicions against China: After the suspicion of a massive doping offense by the Chinese swimming team came to light ...
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‘Drag is my superpower’: A night of pride for Filipino kings and queens: Sparkle: Road to Opulence, an April 19 lip-sync and drag performance ...
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Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
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Simone Biles thought ‘the world is going to hate me’ after experiencing the twisties at the Tokyo Olympics
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Tsukiji 2030s: A stadium, culinary center and transportation hub: Massive redevelopment plans for the former site of Japan's world-famous fish market aim to turn ...
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BOJ to project inflation will stay around target, signal chance for rate hike: The Bank of Japan is expected to project inflation will stay around its 2% target ...
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Earthquake Information (Japan) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: All seismic activity of 3 or higher on the Japanese scale in the past 30 days, with maps and detailed ...
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Quick Glance: Tech Giants Compete in Japan for AI Development
- US tech firm OpenAI establishes first Asia office in Tokyo.
- The company plans to develop a new generative AI model specializing in Japanese language and culture.
- Microsoft invests $2.9 billion in the AI industry in Japan.
- Japanese companies prioritize versatile AI systems and launch AI safety research centers.
LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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U.S., Japan, Korea finance leaders launch first trilateral meeting: The United States, Japan and South Korea kicked off their first trilateral finance leaders' ...
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Turkish Airlines diverges from instructed landing route at Haneda - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Turkish Airlines passenger flight diverged from its ...
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50,000-seat stadium, hotel to be built on former Tsukiji market site in central Tokyo - The Mainichi
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South Korea protests Japanese leaders' offerings to Yasukuni shrine: South Korea on Sunday protested Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offering to Tokyo's ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea Objects to Japanese Leaders' Yasukuni Shrine Offerings
- South Korea expressed deep disappointment on Sunday over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offerings at the Yasukuni Shrine and urged Japanese leaders to show repentance for the country's wartime past.
- The shrine is viewed by Beijing and Seoul as a representation of Japan's historical military aggression due to its inclusion of 14 Japanese wartime leaders among the 2.5 million war dead honored there.
- The South Korean government calls on Japanese leaders to confront history and demonstrate sincere repentance, which would be a crucial step towards enhancing relations between the two countries.
- Despite progress in the South Korea-Japan relationship, particularly in security cooperation, the offerings made by Kishida and some cabinet members at the Yasukuni Shrine have sparked protests from South Korea.
Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies: The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their ...
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US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-deal-change-dynamic-south-china-sea-marcos-says-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
How to Get Cheaper Luxury Goods: Japan's Weak Yen Provides Bargains: With a conversion rate in favor of most other major currencies, shoppers can get fancy ...
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Japan doctors, dentists sue Google for keeping reviews they say are unfair - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Asakusa Underground Shopping Street the Japan’s Oldest Underground Mall
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Nissan cuts annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on lower sales: Nissan Motor slashed its annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on Friday ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nissan-cuts-annual-operating-profit-estimate-by-145-lower-sales-2024-04-19/
Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...
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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies: The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange ...
reuters.com/markets/us-japan-korea-finance-leaders-launch-first-trilateral-meeting-2024-04-17/
Ancient Japanese ceremony gives new meaning to a cup of tea: At a temple in Nara, people drink matcha green tea from big, unwieldy bowls for an annual tradition ...
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Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit: The tool crunches data on employees at a company, from their attendance record to personal information such as ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/20/tech/ai-tool-recruits-quit/
Japan's population falls below 125m, down for 13th straight year: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's population fell 595,000 from a year earlier to total 124,352 ...
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Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge
- Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.
- The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.
- The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.
- The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.
Yen sinks to 154 range vs dollar for 1st time in 34 years - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yen fell below the 154 line against the U.S. dollar on Monday in ...
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Hotels are new darling of foreign investors in Japanese property: TOKYO -- Investors remain bullish about Japan's property market this year ...
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Morning Bid: Jitters heighten, financial conditions tighten: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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Stolen $65,000 gold bowl found in Tokyo secondhand store - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A pure gold bowl priced at around 10 million yen ($65 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0na/004000c
Nikkei Stock Average dives 1,200, dragged down by high-tech shares: TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average plunged temporarily 1 ...
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Japan's Nidec projects record profit on EV parts recovery: KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese motor maker Nidec forecasts consolidated net profit to rise 32% to a ...
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How green are your trainers? Team Japan kits to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than a medal ...
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All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
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Japan’s Top Power Producer Jera Considers IPO to Fund Green Push: Japan’s biggest utility, Jera Co., is considering an initial public offering to help fund a ...
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OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed: TOKYO -- U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI is preparing an improved version of its core large ...
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Industrial Buildings in Old Days Make Optimal Spaces To Roast Coffee Beans in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
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Japan Visitor Entries Top 3 Million In March 2024 For The First Time: More than 3 million visitors in a month arrived in Japan March 2024, breaking a new record.
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Determined Tatjana Smith swam with injury at SA Champs to claim Paris place: Tatjana Smith is back to setting times that made her one of the world’s best ...
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Japanese firms agree 5.2% pay raise, biggest union group Rengo says: Japanese companies have agreed to raise pay by 5.20% on average this year ...
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Japan's Kioxia hopes to go public in 2024 as memory chips recover: TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings has restarted procedures for listing on the Tokyo ...
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US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
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Voice of 2025 Osaka expo mascot Myaku-Myaku unveiled 1 year before opening - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2a/00m/0na/018000c
IMF urges Bank of Japan to tread cautiously in raising interest rates: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) must tread cautiously in raising interest rates ...
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Why do Japanese people love the peace sign?: Point a camera at a group of Japanese people at a graduation ceremony, a cherry blossom picnic ...
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Can Japan's manga industry replicate Akira Toriyama's success?: TOKYO -- While the Japanese manga industry is increasingly catering to global and digital native ...
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Japan’s decision to convert two warships into aircraft carriers instils fears in Beijing
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US fund Taiyo says it may buy into Brother bid for niche Japanese printer: The U.S. fund in a buyout battle for a niche market Japanese printer company said it ...
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Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
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Doping: Suspected doping in China shakes the sport of swimming: 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive in the run-up to the Tokyo Summer Games ...
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Japan's big cities become magnets for inherited rural savings: TOKYO -- Major Japanese banks are vying for an estimated 58 trillion yen ($377 billion) in ...
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Japan’s Former Premier Aso to Meet Trump as US Election Looms: Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is set to meet former President Donald Trump on Tuesday ...
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